Project Pie

I don't know anyone who doesn't love pizza. It's the kind of food that in-a-relationship-with-food memes are created after. While your typical cheese pizza with mozzarella stringing as you pull a slice away from the whole is already pretty much standard food porn, sometimes you just have to take things up a notch.

Martin and I, together with his cousins, recently went to Project Pie along Shaw Boulevard which is a build your own artisan pizza franchise originally from the U.S. 

When we got there, there was a ton of people which is always a good sign. 

And as if they already foresaw that people would be waiting in line for quite a while, their interiors include walls full of scribbles of inspirational quotes which will definitely keep you entertained. Pizza and life lessons all in one night.

Speaking of scribbles, I love how there are random writings all over the place which are just so fun and witty. It definitely goes with the whole modern and hip vibe of the place. Plus, I am in love with the industrial light fixtures hanging all over the ceiling. It's so cool, and the warm yellowish light makes the casual place a little bit more cozy. 

Now, on to the food. When we got there, we honestly had no idea how the whole ordering process goes so we had to ask one of their very friendly servers. Lucky for you, I'm gonna be giving you the low down on how you can get your hands on some awesome artisan pizza.

First, get a menu. You then have two choices: order by number or build your own. If you order by number, you have the option of choosing from their pre-set pizza creations. Their best-sellers are numbers 2, 5, and 6. Plus, the great thing about this is that even though each number already has pre-set toppings, you can still add toppings that you want for no extra charge. But if you're feeling creative (or just picky when it comes to your pizza toppings), then you can go ahead and build your own pizza.

Once you've decided what you want to order, just fall in line, tell these friendly pizza artisans what you want and watch them make your pizza right in front of your eyes. What I like about this is that you can really see the ingredients they put in your pizza ensuring their freshness and quality. 

I wanted to try their pre-set pizzas and I, of course, had to go for the one with the most cheese on it. Martin and I ordered number 5 which has mozzarella, ricotta, gorgonzola, parmesan, cracked black pepper, olive oil, and fresh chopped basil. To put our own touch to it, we added some mushroom and bacon. 

I took a bite, and all of a sudden, there was a cheese party going on in my mouth. It's a good thing the crust was toasty on the outside and chewy on the inside (just how I like it) since it became a good texture contrast to the creaminess of the toppings. 

I forgot what Martin's cousins, Kim and Don, ordered but we exchanged slices and I loved both of their pizzas as well. I especially loved the jalapeño peppers on Don's pizza. It didn't just add spice but a great layer of flavor as well that you don't get from simply adding chili flakes or hot sauce. 

The next time you're eating at a pizza place and you just end up taking out most of the toppings on your pizza, try Project Pie instead and have some pizza custom built by you.